Southampton Sessions - Path to Uni: Episode 9 - Welcome to Southampton

Welcome to episode 9 of Path to Uni. Host Nandika is joined by current student Carter, Mathematics alumnus Joshie, now VP Education at SUSU, and Liz, Student Communities Coordinator, to chat about everything from Welcome and Freshers' to starting term, joining societies and making friends. They also share their experiences of homesickness and the highs and lows of finding your feet at university.Hear first-hand experiences from students and graduates, alongside advice from our Student Events (Community) team, with everything you need to make the most of your first few weeks and feel at home at university.Whether you're excited about starting university, wondering what Freshers' is really like, or feeling a little nervous about making friends and settling in, this episode is here to help you feel prepared for student life. 00:00 - Intro to Welcome to Southampton 01:08 - How did you feel when you first arrived at uni?03:21 - Welcome, Freshers’ and the start of term, what is the difference?06:00 - Where can students go if they feel overwhelmed in those first few weeks?07:27 - Is there another point in the year that students can find out about clubs and societies?09:36 - What activities or events did you take part in during your first few weeks at university?12:51 - If clubbing isn’t really your thing, what other activities are there to get involved in?22:30 - What sort of societies can you find at Bunfight, our Clubs and Societies Fair?23:55 - Where have you found your closest friends?27:13 - What happens if I don’t make friends in the first few days?29:08 - What was your experience with homesickness?30:57 - Did you get involved in anything that helped you feel part of the community at Southampton?33:48- What volunteering opportunities are available?37:27 - How many campuses are there in Southampton and Winchester?41:43 - What is going on in the city?49:11 - Can we talk about support and what it’s like to transition to uni study?55:33 - What support have you used since you have been here?57:52 - What advice would you give to a student who’s nervous about starting university?59:14 - Until next time Our podcast jingle is written by University of Southampton music students: Aran Tanseli andMegan Gillett - www.megangillett.com/   @megangillett.composition